December 2022
Activity Sheet-1
Topics One Passage from 1.1/1.2/1.3/1.4 Two poems (1) Question and 2) appreciation)from 2.1/2.2/2.3/2.4 Writing Skill - from Virtual Message/ SOP/ Group Discussion/blog Writing (any two points) First Novel Grammar (Pdf question Paper) Activity Sheet One Q. 1.A) Read the given extract and complete the activity given below: (12 Marks) A1. Read the following statements and pick out the statement which expresses the intention of the writer. (2) (a) There is an importance of good manners and civility. (b) The wound on one’s self-respect is more painful than physical wound. (c) One should not be courteous with a liftman. (d) Strict laws can civilize people. The young lift-man in a City office who threw a passenger out of his lift the other morning and was fined for the offence was undoubtedly in the wrong. It was a question of “Please.” Thecomplainant entering the lift said, “Top.” The liftman demanded “Top-please,” and this concession being refused he not only declined to comply with the instruction but hurled the passenger out of the lift. This, of course was carrying a comment on manner too far. Discourtesy is not a legal offence, and it does not excuse assault and battery. If a burglar breaks into my house and I knock him down, the law will acquit me, and if I am physically assaulted, it will permit me to retaliate with reasonable violence. It does this because the burglar and my assailant have broken quite definite commands of the law. But no legal system could attempt to legislate against bad manners or could sanction the use of violence against something which it does not itself recognize as a legally punishable offence. And our sympathy with the liftman, we must admit that the law is reasonable. It would never do if we were at liberty to box people’s ears because we did not like their behavior, or the tone of their voices, or the scowl on their faces. Our fists would never be idle, and the gutters of the city would run with blood all day. I may be as uncivil as I may please and the law will protect me against violent retaliation. I may be haughty or boorish and there is no penalty to pay except the penalty of being written down an ill-mannered fellow. The law does not compel me to say “Please”or to attune my voice to other people’s sensibilities any more than it says that I shall not wax my moustache or dye my hair or wear ringlets down my back. It does not recognize the laceration of our feelings as a case for compensation. There is no allowance for moral and intellectual damages in these matters. A2. Pick out some examples of behavior from the extract that are not punishable under law.(Any four) (2) a) ------------------------------------------------- b) ------------------------------------------------- c) ------------------------------------------------- d) ------------------------------------------------- A3. “The passenger damaged the liftman’s self- respect”. Support your answer with some facts from the extract. (2) 1] ------------------------------------------------------ 2] ------------------------------------------------------ 3] ------------------------------------------------------ 4] ------------------------------------------------------ A4. What if- ‘Discourtesy is a legal offence?’ Write your response in about 30 words. (2) A5. Do as directed.(2) (1) If I am physically assaulted, it will permit me to retaliate.(Choose correct alternative to use ‘unless’) (a) Unless I am physically assaulted, it will permit me to retaliate. (b) Unless I am physically assaulted, it would not permit me to retaliate. (c) Unless I am physically assaulted, it will not permit me to retaliate. (d) Unless I am not physically assaulted, it will not permit me to retaliate. (2) The law will protect me against violent retaliation. (Choose correct alternative to use a modal auxiliary showing ‘obligation’) (a) The law can protect me against violent retaliation. (b) The law could protect me against violent retaliation. (c) The law may protect me against violent retaliation. (d) The law must protect me against violent retaliation. A6. Find out the words from the passage which mean the following: (2) (a) Lack of courtesy ---------- (b) Fight with the fists --------- (c) Uncultured ------------------ (d) An attacker --------------- Our Results of 2022 [metaslider id="3594"] Q.1 B) Non-textual Grammar & Spot the error: (3+1) Q.1 B) Non-textual Grammar: (3) (i) Rakesh is ------- ideal son who remains devoted to his father. (Rewrite the sentence using proper article) (ii) Radha brought pens and distributed them---her five children.(Find out correct the sentence of preposition and rewrite it. (a) Radha brought pens and distributed them between her five children. (b) Radha brought pens and distributed them among her five children. (c) Radha brought pens and distributed them by her five children. (d) Radha brought pens and distributed them with her five children. (iii) My mother will prepare some sweets. (Rewrite the sentence beginning with “Some sweets-------) (II) Spot the error and rewrite the sentence. - 1 mark (i) Dr. Patil is senior than Dr. Raut. Q. 2.A) Read the given extract and complete the activity given below: (10+4 Marks) (poem) No stir in the air, no stir in the sea, The ship was as still as she could be, Her sails from heaven received no motion, Her keel was steady in the ocean. Without either sign or sound of their shock The waves flow’d over the Inchcape Rock; So little they rose, so little they fell, They did not move the Inchcape Bell.The Abbot of Aberbrothok Had placed that bell on the Inchcape Rock; On a buoy in the storm it floated and swung, And over the waves its warning rung When the Rock was hid by the surge’s swell, The mariners heard the warning bell; And then they knew the perilous Rock, And blest the Abbot of Aberbrothok. The Sun in heaven was shining gay, All things were joyful on that day; The sea-birds scream’d
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From Q4 [c] Group Discussion Rama, Asif, Rachana and Aarav are participating in a group discussion. The evaluator has given them a topic ‘Teenagers are more inclined towards junk food nowadays’. Write suitable dialogues for each participant giving his/her opinion on the topic. Evaluator: You’ve all been given a few minutes to think on your topic for today’s group discussion, which is ‘Teenagers are more inclined towards junk food’.You may now begin the discussion. Who would like to start? Rama: ---------------------- Asif: ---------------------- Arav: ---------------------- Rachana: ------------------ Evaluator: Please conclude. Arav: ---------------------- Answer: Evaluator: You’ve all been given a few minutes to think on your topic for today’s group discussion, which is ‘Teenagers are more inclined towards junk food’. You may now begin the discussion. Who would like to start? Rama: I think, teenager love junk food because it is very appealing to the eyes. It is also very tasty, but addictive. Once you start to eat junk food you will need a lot of will power to change your habit. Asif : Rama, I fully agree with you. There are many teenagers who eat junk food out of ignorance, but it is not good for their health, I saw some of my friends who know it is not good yet they continue eating it. I many time told them that junk food will bring a lot of suffering in life through sickness and disease and even early death. But they are addicted. I think Aarav is also addicted of junk food. Aarav : Excuse me. CouldI add something, please? Do you know, Why I eat junk food? My single mother would come late everyday from work and did not have time to cook. That’s why I think she would bring junk food. What can you do in this condition? now I know, Junk foods are rich in calories, salt and fats. Excess consumption of junk foods would lead rise to variety of health problems. But I can’t blame my mother. Now I do not eat it regularly. Rachana :I fully agree with Aarav. It is good that Aarav now changed his habit. In fact, fitness has become a trend among teenagers today. They realized the ill- effects of junk food and the benefits of a healthy diet. So I believe, they are neglecting to indulge in junk food. Evaluator: Please conclude. Aarav : We can conclude that we should not eat junk, It is very wrong to continue eating. Once you make your mind not to eat it, it becomes easier to keep your hand off the junk food and live a healthy life. Otherwise we will dig our own graves. Click to contact us 9822716201 arsodyogiraj@gmail.com 4, Dewkinandan, Shinde Plots, Yavatmal. Whatsapp Us Follow Us Arsod English Classes, Yavatmal For 12th English Arsod English Classes, Yavatmal For 12th English Online & Offline Classes Students can attend online or offline classes according to their convenience. Limited strength in each batch. Modern, innovative concepts based but simple teaching method. Disciplined and highly feasible learning environment. Excellent Previous Result Every year 100% result. In the exam of 2022, our two students are highest in Maharashtra. Completion of syllabus within stipulated time period.. Quality Study Material Notes of all chapters, poems, and novels are provided in pdf and printed form. From the content rich notes learn tips, tricks and strategies. Regular Weekly Revision Tests We conduct regular offline test on each and every topic, daily online test. Regular doubt clearing sessions. Every Sunday special classes for weak students. Long Teaching Experience More than 35 years' teaching experience. Student centered and Exam oriented teaching as well as individual attention. Thanks for Visiting
SOP
Q.4. Statement of Purpose- 4 marks University of Bath, UK is one of the leading Universities for Business Studies. You belong to a business family - wish to start your own business carry forward your family business in future. In your junior college you have opted for commerce, scored well in your Std. X Board Examination you made profit in the stall you had put up in the business fair organized by your school/college. Your hobbies are playing cricket/hockey, you get along well with people. Statement of Aim: As I was born and brought up in businessman's family, I have a dream of the Biggest Businessman in the world. On my 13," Birthday my father gave me a book of Dhirubhai Ambani's Autobiography as a gift. I read that book in single sitting which speed up me towards my aim, I decided to be a business. Mental Makeup: Then I started reading a number of Business Magazines, the daily newspaper like Economics Times, it helped me to understand the trend of markets. The news channel like CNN, BBC encounters me with the live and current condition of market which concreted my basic concept of market. This knowledge further helped me to study and focus on commerce related subject. Family Background: All the time my father and other family members talk about loss and profit. Since my childhood I continuously heard these two words. So I developed my interest in business during my school days. Later I came to know that was the base and basic of any business and tremendously began to love it. My family conducts and background encouraged to think about profit in every deed. School and college life: During my school days, I participated in Annual Business Fair Programme. I set up an ice-cream stall and I made good profit through it. After scoring good marks in SSC Examination, I selected Commerce faculty. It helped me to understand basic concepts and minute details of business or treading. Throughout my college life, I have attended and participated various business progrmmes that enriched my horizons of business world. Sports and hobbies: I love playing hockey and cricket. Hockey experienced me an importance of team work and planning. Cricket has taught me a lesson - how to perform the best under pressure and in difficulty. Other Activities: In my under graduation days I attended and successfully completed the workshop of personality development. It added many traits in my personality and attitude. I have taken part in various activities like cleanliness drive. Why this university: I have confidence that I am a right student for this course. I believe that UK is the best option for my study and development as UK is world's Economic Hub and I know in UK University of Bath is one of the top universities of Business studies in the world. I hope to secure admission and it definitely helps me to chase my dream of a businessman. Click to contact us 9822716201 arsodyogiraj@gmail.com 4, Dewkinandan, Shinde Plots, Yavatmal. Whatsapp Us Follow Us Arsod English Classes, Yavatmal For 12th English Arsod English Classes, Yavatmal For 12th English Online & Offline Classes Students can attend online or offline classes according to their convenience. Limited strength in each batch. Modern, innovative concepts based but simple teaching method. Disciplined and highly feasible learning environment. Excellent Previous Result Every year 100% result. In the exam of 2022, our two students are highest in Maharashtra. Completion of syllabus within stipulated time period.. Quality Study Material Notes of all chapters, poems, and novels are provided in pdf and printed form. From the content rich notes learn tips, tricks and strategies. Regular Weekly Revision Tests We conduct regular offline test on each and every topic, daily online test. Regular doubt clearing sessions. Every Sunday special classes for weak students. Long Teaching Experience More than 35 years' teaching experience. Student centered and Exam oriented teaching as well as individual attention. Thanks for Visiting
Test series Time Table
Paper Time - 11.30 A.M. 19 Dec. 2022 l Marks - 42 l Time - 1.30 hrs. Topics One Passage from 1.1/1.2/1.3/1.4 Two poems (1) Question and 2) appreciation)from 2.1/2.2/2.3/2.4 Writing Skill - from Virtual Message/ SOP/ Group Discussion/blog Writing (any two points) First Novel Grammar 26 Dec. 2022 l Marks - 42 l Time - 1.30 hrs. Topics One Passage from 1.5/1.6/1.7/1.8 Two poems (1) Question and 2) appreciation)from 2.5/2.6/2.7/2.8 Writing Skill -- from Email/ Report writing/ Interview/ Film Review (any two points) Second Novel Grammar 02 Jan. 2022 l Marks - 34 l Time - 1.15 hrs. Topics One Unseen Passage and summary Mind Mapping Writing Skill - Drafting speech/ Compering/ Expansion of Ideas/Appeal (any two points) Third Novel and Fourth Novel Our Results of 2022 [metaslider id="3594"] 09 Jan. 2023 l Marks - 80 l Time - 3.00 hrs. First Full Activity sheet. 16 Jan. 2023 l Marks - 80 l Time - 3.00 hrs. Second Full Activity sheet. 23 Jan. 2023 l Marks - 80 l Time - 3.00 hrs. Third Full Activity sheet. Tim. 11.30 AM l Marks - 8 30 Jan. 2023 l Marks - 80 l Time - 3.00 hrs. Fourth Full Activity sheet. Tim. 11.30 AM l Marks - 8 06 Feb. 2023 l Marks - 80 l Time - 3.00 hrs. Fifth Full Activity sheet. 13 Feb. 2023 l Marks - 30 l Time - 1.00 hr. Complete Grammar Paper Tim. 11.30 AM l Marks - 8 Pay test series fee online Scan This QR Make payment of 150 (External students 700) After the successful payment send screenshot to me Answer sheet will be provided Paper Time 11.30 A.M. Every Monday Click to contact us 9822716201 arsodyogiraj@gmail.com 4, Dewkinandan, Shinde Plots, Yavatmal. Whatsapp Us Follow Us Arsod English Classes, Yavatmal For 12th English Arsod English Classes, Yavatmal For 12th English Online & Offline Classes Students can attend online or offline classes according to their convenience. Limited strength in each batch. Modern, innovative concepts based but simple teaching method. Disciplined and highly feasible learning environment. Excellent Previous Result Every year 100% result. In the exam of 2022, our two students are highest in Maharashtra. Completion of syllabus within stipulated time period.. Quality Study Material Notes of all chapters, poems, and novels are provided in pdf and printed form. From the content rich notes learn tips, tricks and strategies. Regular Weekly Revision Tests We conduct regular offline test on each and every topic, daily online test. Regular doubt clearing sessions. Every Sunday special classes for weak students. Long Teaching Experience More than 35 years' teaching experience. Student centered and Exam oriented teaching as well as individual attention. Thanks for Visiting
JEE Main 2023
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SOP
Q4(2) Statement of Purpose Q. University of Bath, UK is one of the leading Universities for Business Studies. You belong to a business family - wish to start your own business carry forward your family business in future. In your junior college you have opted for commerce, scored well in your Std. X Board Examination you made profit in the stall you had put up in the business fair organized by your school/college. Your hobbies are playing cricket/hockey, you get along well with people. Statement of Aim: As I was born and brought up in businessman's family, I have a dream of the Biggest Businessman in the world. On my 13," Birthday my father gave me a book of Dhirubhai Ambani's Autobiography as a gift. I read that book in single sitting which speed up me towards my aim, I decided to be a business. Mental Makeup: This is when I started reading a number of Business Magazines, the daily newspaper like Economics Times, it helped me to understand the trend of markets. The news channel like CNN, BBC encounters me with the live and current condition of market which concreted my basic concept of market. This knowledge further helped me to study and focus on commerce related subject. Family Background: All the time my father and other family members talks about loss and profit. Since my childhood I continuously heard these two words. Later I came to know that was the base and basic of any business. This family conducts and background encouraged to think about profit in every deed. School and college life: During my school days, I participated in Annual Business Fair Programme. I set up an ice-cream stall and I made good profit through it. After scoring good marks in SSC Examination, I selected Commerce faculty. It helped me to understand basic concepts and minute details of business or treading. Throughout my college life, I have attended and participated various business progrmmes that enriched my horizons of business world. Sports and hobbies: I love playing hockey and cricket. Hockey experienced me an importance of team work and planning. Cricket has taught me a lesson - how to perform the best under pressure and in difficulty. Other Activities: In my under graduation days I attended and successfully completed the workshop of personality development. It adds many traits in my personality and attitude. I have taken part in various activities like cleanliness drive and No profit-No loss programme for BPL people to give them grocery in cheap rate. Why this university: I have confidence that I am a right student for this course. I believe that UK is the best option for my study and development as UK is world's Economic Hub. I know that University of Bath is one of the top universities of Business studies in the world. I hope to secure admission and it definitely helps me to chase my dream of a businessman. Click to contact us 9822716201 arsodyogiraj@gmail.com 4, Dewkinandan, Shinde Plots, Yavatmal. Whatsapp Us Follow Us Arsod English Classes, Yavatmal For 12th English Arsod English Classes, Yavatmal For 12th English Online & Offline Classes Students can attend online or offline classes according to their convenience. Limited strength in each batch. Modern, innovative concepts based but simple teaching method. Disciplined and highly feasible learning environment. Excellent Previous Result Every year 100% result. In the exam of 2022, our two students are highest in Maharashtra. Completion of syllabus within stipulated time period.. Quality Study Material Notes of all chapters, poems, and novels are provided in pdf and printed form. From the content rich notes learn tips, tricks and strategies. Regular Weekly Revision Tests We conduct regular offline test on each and every topic, daily online test. Regular doubt clearing sessions. Every Sunday special classes for weak students. Long Teaching Experience More than 35 years' teaching experience. Student centered and Exam oriented teaching as well as individual attention. Thanks for Visiting
Conditional Sentences
Use If/Unless in the following Sentences 1] If I am physically assaulted, it will permit me to retaliate with reasonable violence. 2] You would not be at all surprised if the conductor eyed you looked coldly. 3] It would never do if we were at liberty. 4] We must get those civilities back if we are to make life kindly and tolerable for each other. 5] If you have ordered something online you can track the location of your goods in transit. 6] Unless we handled efficiently, these disorders often transform to condition like anxiety and depression. 7) If you do not have, you can easily graduate to the magic of surrealism. 8) If I prove you are bluffing, you must return that anna to me with interest 9) Indeed, which path would hard work follow if inspiration had not pointed the way! 10] You are likely to be punished, if you don’t express your regret. [qsm quiz=10] Click to contact us 9822716201 arsodyogiraj@gmail.com 4, Dewkinandan, Shinde Plots, Yavatmal. Whatsapp Us Follow Us Online & Offline Classes Students can attend online or offline classes according to their convenience. Limited strength in each batch. Modern, innovative concepts based but simple teaching method. Disciplined and highly feasible learning environment. Excellent Previous Result Every year 100% result. In the exam of 2022, our two students are highest in Maharashtra. Completion of syllabus within stipulated time period.. Quality Study Material Notes of all chapters, poems, and novels are provided in pdf and printed form. From the content rich notes learn tips, tricks and strategies. Regular Weekly Revision Tests We conduct regular offline test on each and every topic, daily online test. Regular doubt clearing sessions. Every Sunday special classes for weak students. Long Teaching Experience More than 35 years' teaching experience. Student centered and Exam oriented teaching as well as individual attention.
Analysis of the New Dress
The New Dress | Analysis From the very beginning of the story, we can see that Mabel is intensely aware of her surroundings- the setting, the people, what they are wearing, and so forth. This adds to her insecurity, as her self-esteem immediately drops when she realizes that her dress does not fit in with what the others are wearing. Their clothes are more exquisite, something which she cannot afford. It is interesting to note that she often thinks about her dress and her life and personality in parallel. After commenting about how shabby and downy she looks compared to others, she thinks about her status as “a weak mother” and a wife. She seems to link these two things- the supposed dullness of her dress with the dullness of her personality. This leads us to a possible indirect comparison made by Woolf. Rather, we may say that Mabel’s new yellow dress symbolizes her personality. While the dress was being fitted by Miss Millan, Mabel was overflowing with joy and excitement. She felt unique and special and was excited to receive the final product. This is in relation to the color of the dress, as yellow often signifies brightness and happiness. However, when Mabel attends the party, her confidence drops. She feels like all eyes are on her and everybody is mocking her poverty. This is symbolized by the fact that the dress is different from everybody else’s. It is also important to think about how much of the scenario was simply in Mabel’s mind- did Rose really mock her? Was Robert Haydon’s hastiness because of her dress or out of the surprise of her words? This entire story focuses on Mabel’s innermost feelings, hence we as readers view everything from a biased lens. We see the party and interaction through Mabel’s mind, rather than objectively. This fact highlights how much one’s insecurities and fears can influence the reality of a situation. It is possible that while everyone in the party was dressed better, nobody truly paid Mabel’s dress much heed. However, due to Mabel’s high guard, it felt like they did. This is brought to life by Woolf’s analogy between the party-goers and flies. Mabel describes herself as a “fly on the wall”, which is a metaphorical explanation of feeling like an outsider looking in. This brings in the theme of social isolation and loneliness. Mabel feels lonely because she cannot fit in – rather than mingling with the crowd, she feels more comfortable watching from the dark shadows in the sidelines. She likens herself to an ordinary housefly, which implies the inferior way she views herself, and compares the other, more extravagant members as beautiful dragonflies and butterflies. Here, we see the theme of wealth and class difference. The extraordinariness of dragonflies and butterflies in comparison to the housefly symbolizes the visible difference between the rich and poor, suggesting that a housefly like Mabel cannot possibly mingle with the likes of the higher class- after all, she even looks different. When Mabel thinks about her past, the readers may understand that the insecurities have been present for a long time, but only came to fruition in such social situations. She blames the poverty of her upbringing for the current situation and feels envious of others such as Rose. Her constant frustrated remarks seem to be for two purposes- one is to make it clear to those around her that she does not find her dress pretty, for she does not want them to question her taste. The other may be to hear some positive words and reassurances. Though she gets such reassurance, she views it through a guarded lens, and hence it comes across insincere- this only makes her confidence drop lower. We see her mind flashing between Miss Millan’s workroom and the party. The difference between Mabel’s attitude while in her comfort zone and when she’s in an unfamiliar social gathering is evident. In the workroom, she was flowing with self-love and confidence, which disappears in the presence of others. Here, we see an important element which Mabel addresses herself: getting affected by the opinions of others. Mabel is far too wary of what others may think of her, which is what diminishes her earlier confidence. We see a conflict between two sides of Mabel’s personality- one who wishes to start afresh and be stronger and happier, and the other who is limited by the unease she feels in the presence of wealthier people. Mabel leaving the party early, wearing her cloak of twenty years, could provide a ray of hope. She waves off Rose and Charles as she leaves, the first act of nonchalance we see from her. It is also important to note that people often vie for invitations to social gatherings, especially of the wealthy, yet she is leaving early despite receiving a direct invitation. We may see it as a subtle act of individuality and courage, a flash of self-realization that she does not have to put herself through uncomfortable situations for the sake of reputation. She is breaking away from others’ opinions and views of her and finally acting for herself. Further, the fact that she is wearing her old cloak, the same as usual, may symbolize that certain things cannot change so easily. This is her life, and it is up to her to make the best of it. Click to contact us 9822716201 arsodyogiraj@gmail.com 4, Dewkinandan, Shinde Plots, Yavatmal. Whatsapp Us Follow Us Arsod English Classes, Yavatmal For 12th English Arsod English Classes, Yavatmal For 12th English Online & Offline Classes Students can attend online or offline classes according to their convenience. Limited strength in each batch. Modern, innovative concepts based but simple teaching method. Disciplined and highly feasible learning environment. Excellent Previous Result Every year 100% result. In the exam of 2022, our two students are highest in Maharashtra. Completion of syllabus within stipulated time period.. Quality Study Material Notes of all chapters, poems, and novels are provided
The New Dress
Summary of The New Dress Introduction "The New Dress" is Virginia Woolf's short story about Mabel Waring, who attends a social gathering wearing a new yellow dress. The writer’s technique of stream of consciousness allows us to peep into Mabel’s mind and follow her chain of thoughts. Mabel is wearing a yellow dress that she designed with her dressmaker specifically for this particular occasion. She has taken an image from an old fashion magazine from Paris and has spent countless hours with her dressmaker attempting to get the design just perfect for this social gathering, where she wishes to make an image of perfection of herself. to the Party On receiving an invitation from Mrs. Clarissa Dalloway, Mabel prepares to attend the party. She spends hours with the dressmaker to choose a dress. After much thought and elaborate discussion, she decides on a yellow dress. But as soon as she enters the party, a sense of self-doubt takes such a strong grip over her mind that she keeps wondering whether or not she looks good enough. The Beginning of the Doubt Mabel believes that to be fashionable in London society requires a good fortune. She believes she can never be fashionable. As soon as she enters Mrs Dalloway’s house, she meets Mrs. Barnet. Mabel interprets the look on her face to be a look of disapproval of Mabel’s dress. Her confidence is shaken and on being greeted by the host of the party, Mabel grows more suspicious of her decision of wearing that dress. A final look into the mirror confirms that Mabel looks unfashionable and that her dress is not appropriate. Mabel’s Past Life Worrying so much over a dress seems a trivial matter until we get a peep into Mabel’s mind. Her thoughts reveal that her past life has not been easy. Mabel’s lack of confidence and her excessive self consciousness begin to make sense when we get to know the kind of childhood she had. Money had always been scarce in her childhood and her family had struggled to make the two ends meet. A series of misfortune had aggravated the troubles of her poor family. Due to this, Mabel had never had an access to the high fashion of the society. Mabel’s married life had not made things any better and she lives in a small house with her husband Hubert and their two kids. They have no maids and can only afford bare minimum food. The Cause of Mabel’s Insecurities Mabel’s modest family background explains the sense of inferiority that constantly troubles her. However, she remains aware of the fact that the opinions of others or their approval should not be a matter of her concern. Despite knowing that she lacks conviction, she fails to free herself from the inferiority complex. This is because she has deeply ingrained the class differences that mark certain people as superior to others. She nevertheless tries hard to fit in into the high fashion society of Mrs Dalloway, but fails miserably. The Fly in the Saucer Mabel likens her condition to that of a fly trapped in a saucer. As much as she detests this image, it is stuck in her mind. She remembers having read it somewhere and the image of a fly trying to crawl over the edge of a saucer now seems like her own situation. Due to a lack of self-worth, she pictures herself as a poor, miserable fly while the other people at the party seem to her to be dragonflies, butterflies or beautiful insects. Mabel is so consumed by her insecurities that she sees herself as inferior to everyone. Mabel’s Need for Validation Dressed in her pale yellow silk dress, Mabel grows highly unsure and begins to suspect that people are mocking at her. She therefore initiates conversations with some people in hopes of getting a compliment or validation. Her anxieties are further heightened by guests like Charles Burt. Rose Shaw’s words of praise seem pretence to Mabel. All praise seems mere pretence to her. Every compliment she receives is dismissed by her as merely an act of politeness. Seeing Charles Burt and Rose Shaw engaged in a conversation, Mabel assumes they are making fun of her yellow dress. She is further disconcerted by Mrs Holman who approaches her but talks only of her children’s ailments. The Yellow Dot Seated uneasily on a blue sofa, Mabel sees her reflection in a mirror. She sees herself as a yellow dot. This is the result of a complete absence of regard for herself and her worth, that makes her see herself reduced to mere dot. Her diminshed reflection in the mirror symbolises the incompetent and worthless person that Mabel has reduced herself to. By constantly overthinking and doubting, she has begun to consider herself inferior to others like Rose Shaw or Mrs. Dalloway. She believes that she is an unsatisfactory mother and a wobbly wife. Mabel’s Resolution After a chain of conflicted thoughts trouble her during the party, she resolves to be a changed person and transform her life for better. But very soon, the determination fades away. Wrapped in her old Chinese cloak, Mabel Waring leaves the party early. Conclusion Mabel’s insecurities stem as much from her self-conscious thoughts as from her low social standing. She constantly feels out of place during parties but keeps attempting to fit in. She leads an unsatisfactory life at home and considers herself worthless. This is a woman trapped in the modern dilemma of identity. She dwells so much on her dress and cares too much for the opinions of others about herself. Thus, Mabel Waring is an unfortunate figure who is the victim of her obsessive thoughts. She desperately tries to elevate herself to the social standing of the high class but fails. She is an alienated, lonely figure who is a victim of her own thoughts and of the class differences that she tries to efface. Click to contact us 9822716201 arsodyogiraj@gmail.com 4, Dewkinandan, Shinde
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Describe in brief the importance of the places (a) London Ans: Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, Miss Mary Morstan, and the anonymous sender of the letter − all live in London. Though there are references about India in the extract, but most of the events happen in London where two different sides of London have been shown first is fashionable like Lyceum Theatre frequented by the wealthy crowd and the unfashionable suburban Landon, lined with dull brick houses and third rate two-storied villas. Finally the story ends up in London. (B) Lyceum Theatre Ans: The Lyceum Theatre is important in the extract because the anonymous sender of the pearls requests Miss Mary Morstan to meet with him at the third pillar from the left outside the Lyceum Theatre. This is the place that promises to unfold the mystery of the anonymous sender and reveal the story of how Mary is a “wronged woman”. It is a fashionable area of London where wealthy people frequently visit. (C) Edinburgh Ans: Mary Morstan’s father was an officer in an Indian regiment. He sent Mary to England when she was still a child. As a motherlesschild who had no relatives in England, Mary was placed in a comfortable boarding establishment in Edinburgh, where she lived till she was seventeen. This place is important because Mary Morstan, one of the major characters in the story, spent her childhood there. (D) Agra Ans: Though there is no direct mention of Agra in this particular extract, but the treasure due to which all the actions occurs in the story comes from Agra. The pearls that Mary receives, are from a chaplet that was a part of the Agra treasure and the piece of paper that Mary gives to Holmes is the blueprint of the Agra Fort, where the treasure had been hidden. (E) Andaman Islands Ans: The Andaman Islands are referred twice in the given extract − once when Mary reveals that her father, Captain Morstan, was one of the officers in Andaman Islands; and the second time when she discloses that Major Sholto, her father’s friend, was also in the Andaman Islands. In the context of the novel, the Andaman Islands are vital to the story. New The New Dress Novel 4.4 History in today 6 Dec Click to contact us 9822716201 arsodyogiraj@gmail.com 4, Dewkinandan, Shinde Plots, Yavatmal. Whatsapp Us Follow Us Thanks for Visiting
